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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4, Chapter 4, pgs. 76-87.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Howard and the British commander do at five every evening in 1942?
(a) Ate dinner.
(b) Watched a war movie.
(c) Chanted patriotic songs.
(d) Allowed Company D to have its evening free.

2. Where would the 3rd Para Brigade drop according to Howard's orders?
(a) South of the Caen Forest.
(b) South of the Le Mesnil forest.
(c) North of the Caen car company headquarters.
(d) East of the Clayton ravine.

3. What skills did the training of Company D focus on?
(a) Heave infantry.
(b) Tank driving.
(c) Naval warfare.
(d) Light infantry.

4. What rank did Helmet Romer have on June 5, 1944, according to Chapter 1?
(a) Major.
(b) Sergeant.
(c) Private.
(d) Corporal.

5. What did Howard decide must be taken out before firing any shot?
(a) The bridge sentries.
(b) The pillbox.
(c) The anti tank guns.
(d) The commanding officers.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was issued to the men of Company D on May 29, 1944?

2. Where was the 1st Airborne stationed in 1943?

3. Who developed the training program of Company D?

4. What did Howard know about the Gondrees?

5. When did Howard receive his orders according to D-Day Minus One Month to D-Day?

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